¼ Qiran - Nāṣer al-Dīn Qājār 1311-1313 (1894-1896) front ¼ Qiran - Nāṣer al-Dīn Qājār 1311-1313 (1894-1896) back
¼ Qiran - Nāṣer al-Dīn Qājār 1311-1313 (1894-1896) photo
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¼ Qiran - Nāṣer al-Dīn Qājār

 
Silver (.900) 1.1513 g -
Description
Issuer
Iran
Shah
Naser al-Din Shah (1848-1896)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1311-1313 (1894-1896)
Calendar
Islamic (Hijri)
Value
¼ Qiran (قران)
Currency
Qiran (1825-1932)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
1.1513 g
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#57352
Rarity index
95%

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Nāṣer al-Dīn Qājār, who was the Shah of Iran from 1894 to 1896. He was known for his efforts to modernize Iran and introduce new technologies, which is reflected in the design of this coin. The coin features a unique blend of traditional Persian motifs and modern European influences, making it a fascinating piece of numismatic history.